Vessel certificates due to expire in February 2017

On the 4th of January, the Malta Merchant Shipping Directorate issued a notice concerning the following vessel certificates that are due to expire on the 20th of February:

– Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of Civil Liability for Bunker Oil Pollution Damage;
– Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of Civil Liability for Oil Pollution Damage;
– Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of Liability for the removal of wrecks; and
– Certificate of Insurance or other financial security in respect of Liability for the death of and personal injury to passengers (War and Non-War).

The Directorate reminds all concerned about the necessary arrangements needed for the issuance of the new blue cards covering period February 2017 – February 2018. All applications are to be sent to clcmalta.tm@transport.gov.mt and should include the name of the ship/s either in the subject field or in the text field.

If owners or operators of Malta flagged vessels have any questions concerning the said certificates, they are welcome to contact the shipping team at shipreg@ganadoadvocates.com.